Vice Admiral Joseph Metcalf, III
1946-1988

Served aboard destroyer Watts, staff Commander Cruiser Division Six, before commanding landing ships King County and Westchester County.  Commanded destroyer escort Bradley, Destroyer Squadron 33, Naval Surface Group, Middle Pacific; Cruiser-Destroyer Group Eight; and Second Fleet.

His shore assignments included BUPERS and Office of the CNO in Total Force Management, Director of the Navy Program Information Center, and Deputy CNO for Surface Warfare.  Pursued surface warrior excellence as incorporated in the surface warfare symbol of Up, Out, and Down.   Awards included three Distinguished Service Medals, three Legion of Merits, two Bronze Star Medals with Combat “V”.  For many years, he was an active leader in the Surface Navy Association.